Cultural Jews and Cultural Catholics?
The latest #AheadOfTheTrend column looks at data comparing religion as faith tradition versus cultural identity. In this piece, @ryanburge.bsky.social analyzes survey data from @pewresearch.org on cultural Jews and Catholics.
The latest #AheadOfTheTrend column looks at data comparing religion as faith tradition versus cultural identity. In this piece, @ryanburge.bsky.social analyzes survey data from @pewresearch.org on cultural Jews and Catholics.
Cultural Jews and Cultural Catholics?
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Cultural Jews and Cultural Catholics? ; Date: 2026-02-05
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February 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Cultural Jews and Cultural Catholics?
The latest #AheadOfTheTrend column looks at data comparing religion as faith tradition versus cultural identity. In this piece, @ryanburge.bsky.social analyzes survey data from @pewresearch.org on cultural Jews and Catholics.
The latest #AheadOfTheTrend column looks at data comparing religion as faith tradition versus cultural identity. In this piece, @ryanburge.bsky.social analyzes survey data from @pewresearch.org on cultural Jews and Catholics.
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Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is?
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is? ; Date: 2026-01-22
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January 29, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Check out the data visualizations from the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is?
Head to the ARDA site for the full analysis and insights from the @pewresearch.org dataset. (Link in the comments!)
Head to the ARDA site for the full analysis and insights from the @pewresearch.org dataset. (Link in the comments!)
January 29, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Check out the data visualizations from the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is?
Head to the ARDA site for the full analysis and insights from the @pewresearch.org dataset. (Link in the comments!)
Head to the ARDA site for the full analysis and insights from the @pewresearch.org dataset. (Link in the comments!)
Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is?
In the latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if data shows whether workers prefer to have a boss of the same gender as themselves. Do the responses reflect views that are frequently shaped, at least in part, by religious teachings?
In the latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if data shows whether workers prefer to have a boss of the same gender as themselves. Do the responses reflect views that are frequently shaped, at least in part, by religious teachings?
Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is?
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is? ; Date: 2026-01-22
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January 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Do Americans Care Who Their Boss Is?
In the latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if data shows whether workers prefer to have a boss of the same gender as themselves. Do the responses reflect views that are frequently shaped, at least in part, by religious teachings?
In the latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if data shows whether workers prefer to have a boss of the same gender as themselves. Do the responses reflect views that are frequently shaped, at least in part, by religious teachings?
Are Never Attenders More Secular Today?
The latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend utilizes data from the 2024 General Social Survey to better understand whether those who never attend services today are further removed from other measures of religiosity than in the past.
The latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend utilizes data from the 2024 General Social Survey to better understand whether those who never attend services today are further removed from other measures of religiosity than in the past.
Are Never Attenders More Secular Today?
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Are Never Attenders More Secular Today? ; Date: 2026-01-08
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January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Are Never Attenders More Secular Today?
The latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend utilizes data from the 2024 General Social Survey to better understand whether those who never attend services today are further removed from other measures of religiosity than in the past.
The latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend utilizes data from the 2024 General Social Survey to better understand whether those who never attend services today are further removed from other measures of religiosity than in the past.
Is Christmas a Religious Holiday? In this special holiday edition of #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social explores data from @prri.org on who celebrates Christmas. It may not surprise you that 87% of non-religious folks said they did.
Read the full article here and have a happy holiday!
Read the full article here and have a happy holiday!
Is Christmas a Religious Holiday?
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Is Christmas a Religious Holiday? ; Date: 2025-12-25
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December 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Is Christmas a Religious Holiday? In this special holiday edition of #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social explores data from @prri.org on who celebrates Christmas. It may not surprise you that 87% of non-religious folks said they did.
Read the full article here and have a happy holiday!
Read the full article here and have a happy holiday!
This year, David Briggs received Religion News Association’s William A. Reed Lifetime Achievement Award. David launched the Ahead of the Trend column in 2009 and contributed more than 200 entries.
Read our full #AheadOfTheTrend article on David's award and career at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
Read our full #AheadOfTheTrend article on David's award and career at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
Always Ahead of the Trend: David Briggs Maintained Accuracy and Fairness While Reporting on Religion
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Always Ahead of the Trend: David Briggs Maintained Accuracy and Fairness While Reporting on Religion ; Date: 2025-12-17
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December 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This year, David Briggs received Religion News Association’s William A. Reed Lifetime Achievement Award. David launched the Ahead of the Trend column in 2009 and contributed more than 200 entries.
Read our full #AheadOfTheTrend article on David's award and career at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
Read our full #AheadOfTheTrend article on David's award and career at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
There are a lot of insights from the latest article of #AheadOfTheTrend that show what the 2024 General Social Survey tells us about the state of American Religion. View the data visualizations and read the full article now on the ARDA.
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
There are a lot of insights from the latest article of #AheadOfTheTrend that show what the 2024 General Social Survey tells us about the state of American Religion. View the data visualizations and read the full article now on the ARDA.
The Slow Grind of Change: What the 2024 GSS Tells Us About American Religion
The newest #AheadOfTheTrend examines the changes in the religious composition of the General Social Survey before the pandemic and then in the 2024 data.
Read the analysis and explore the 2024 GSS data for free!
The newest #AheadOfTheTrend examines the changes in the religious composition of the General Social Survey before the pandemic and then in the 2024 data.
Read the analysis and explore the 2024 GSS data for free!
The Slow Grind of Change: What the 2024 GSS Tells Us About American Religion
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: The Slow Grind of Change: What the 2024 GSS Tells Us About American Religion ; Date: 2025-12-04
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December 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Slow Grind of Change: What the 2024 GSS Tells Us About American Religion
The newest #AheadOfTheTrend examines the changes in the religious composition of the General Social Survey before the pandemic and then in the 2024 data.
Read the analysis and explore the 2024 GSS data for free!
The newest #AheadOfTheTrend examines the changes in the religious composition of the General Social Survey before the pandemic and then in the 2024 data.
Read the analysis and explore the 2024 GSS data for free!
Each issue of #AheadOfTheTrend includes data visualizations to engage with survey responses, demographic information, measures of religiosity, and more.
View the latest visualizations for "How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death" and read the full analysis on the ARDA's website (link in comments).
View the latest visualizations for "How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death" and read the full analysis on the ARDA's website (link in comments).
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Each issue of #AheadOfTheTrend includes data visualizations to engage with survey responses, demographic information, measures of religiosity, and more.
View the latest visualizations for "How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death" and read the full analysis on the ARDA's website (link in comments).
View the latest visualizations for "How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death" and read the full analysis on the ARDA's website (link in comments).
#AheadOfTheTrend: Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears repeatedly asks: How afraid are you of dying? One thing that immediately jumps out is that a significant portion of Americans don’t fear death at all.
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears repeatedly asks: How afraid are you of dying? One thing that immediately jumps out is that a significant portion of Americans don’t fear death at all.
Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death ; Date: 2025-11-20
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November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#AheadOfTheTrend: Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears repeatedly asks: How afraid are you of dying? One thing that immediately jumps out is that a significant portion of Americans don’t fear death at all.
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears repeatedly asks: How afraid are you of dying? One thing that immediately jumps out is that a significant portion of Americans don’t fear death at all.
Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death
Have modern Americans come to grips with the idea that they’re going to die someday? In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social looks at responses to the question, "How afraid are you of dying?"
Have modern Americans come to grips with the idea that they’re going to die someday? In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social looks at responses to the question, "How afraid are you of dying?"
Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death ; Date: 2025-11-20
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November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Fire Insurance for the Afterlife? How Religion Shapes the Fear of Death
Have modern Americans come to grips with the idea that they’re going to die someday? In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social looks at responses to the question, "How afraid are you of dying?"
Have modern Americans come to grips with the idea that they’re going to die someday? In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, @ryanburge.bsky.social looks at responses to the question, "How afraid are you of dying?"
Which Religious Groups Are Most Likely to Get Tattoos?
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if attitudes around tattoos (and the act of getting them) has changed significantly over the past 20 years. When looking at age and religious affiliation, who is most positive toward tattoos?
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if attitudes around tattoos (and the act of getting them) has changed significantly over the past 20 years. When looking at age and religious affiliation, who is most positive toward tattoos?
Which Religious Groups Are Most—and Least—Likely to Get Tattoos?
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Which Religious Groups Are Most—and Least—Likely to Get Tattoos? ; Date: 2025-11-07
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November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Which Religious Groups Are Most Likely to Get Tattoos?
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if attitudes around tattoos (and the act of getting them) has changed significantly over the past 20 years. When looking at age and religious affiliation, who is most positive toward tattoos?
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, we look to see if attitudes around tattoos (and the act of getting them) has changed significantly over the past 20 years. When looking at age and religious affiliation, who is most positive toward tattoos?
Jesus Prayers in Public Schools: Who's For and Who's Against?
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, Dr. Ryan Burge looks to data from @pewresearch.org to determine whether perceptions of prayer in public schools are dependent on how explicitly religious the prayers are.
Full analysis now on the ARDA.
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, Dr. Ryan Burge looks to data from @pewresearch.org to determine whether perceptions of prayer in public schools are dependent on how explicitly religious the prayers are.
Full analysis now on the ARDA.
Jesus Prayers in Public Schools: Who’s For It and Who’s Against It—And Why It Matters
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Jesus Prayers in Public Schools: Who’s For It and Who’s Against It—And Why It Matters ; Date: 2025-10-20
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October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Jesus Prayers in Public Schools: Who's For and Who's Against?
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, Dr. Ryan Burge looks to data from @pewresearch.org to determine whether perceptions of prayer in public schools are dependent on how explicitly religious the prayers are.
Full analysis now on the ARDA.
In the latest #AheadOfTheTrend, Dr. Ryan Burge looks to data from @pewresearch.org to determine whether perceptions of prayer in public schools are dependent on how explicitly religious the prayers are.
Full analysis now on the ARDA.
View all of the data visualizations from the latest #AheadOfTheTrend "Pews vs. Passports: Who’s Leaving the Country—and Who Isn’t."
Look through the graphics and find the full analysis for each at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
Look through the graphics and find the full analysis for each at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
October 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
View all of the data visualizations from the latest #AheadOfTheTrend "Pews vs. Passports: Who’s Leaving the Country—and Who Isn’t."
Look through the graphics and find the full analysis for each at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
Look through the graphics and find the full analysis for each at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
Pews vs. Passports: Who’s Leaving the Country—and Who Isn’t
Are religious people more likely to stay in the U.S.? Probably not based on data by @pewresearch.org. Instead, it’s the never-attenders who are least likely to travel abroad.
Read the full analysis in this installment of #AheadOfTheTrend.
Are religious people more likely to stay in the U.S.? Probably not based on data by @pewresearch.org. Instead, it’s the never-attenders who are least likely to travel abroad.
Read the full analysis in this installment of #AheadOfTheTrend.
Pews vs. Passports: Who’s Leaving the Country—and Who Isn’t
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Pews vs. Passports: Who’s Leaving the Country—and Who Isn’t ; Date: 2025-10-09
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October 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Pews vs. Passports: Who’s Leaving the Country—and Who Isn’t
Are religious people more likely to stay in the U.S.? Probably not based on data by @pewresearch.org. Instead, it’s the never-attenders who are least likely to travel abroad.
Read the full analysis in this installment of #AheadOfTheTrend.
Are religious people more likely to stay in the U.S.? Probably not based on data by @pewresearch.org. Instead, it’s the never-attenders who are least likely to travel abroad.
Read the full analysis in this installment of #AheadOfTheTrend.
Rethinking Race and Religion in America — The Latest #AheadOfTheTrend
Most people who attend church semi-regularly worship alongside others of the same racial background, especially white churchgoers. Yet, 21% of respondents said that no single racial group made up a majority of their congregation.
Most people who attend church semi-regularly worship alongside others of the same racial background, especially white churchgoers. Yet, 21% of respondents said that no single racial group made up a majority of their congregation.
The Most Segregated Hour? Rethinking Race and Religion in America
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: The Most Segregated Hour? Rethinking Race and Religion in America ; Date: 2025-09-27
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October 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rethinking Race and Religion in America — The Latest #AheadOfTheTrend
Most people who attend church semi-regularly worship alongside others of the same racial background, especially white churchgoers. Yet, 21% of respondents said that no single racial group made up a majority of their congregation.
Most people who attend church semi-regularly worship alongside others of the same racial background, especially white churchgoers. Yet, 21% of respondents said that no single racial group made up a majority of their congregation.
Dive deeper into #AheadOfTheTrend with data visualizations from "Parenting Isn’t Easy—But Faith Might Help a Little." View the graphs and head to www.thearda.com/categories/a... for the full analysis.
September 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Dive deeper into #AheadOfTheTrend with data visualizations from "Parenting Isn’t Easy—But Faith Might Help a Little." View the graphs and head to www.thearda.com/categories/a... for the full analysis.
New #AheadOfTheTrend on the ARDA: Parenting Isn’t Easy—But Faith Might Help a Little
A survey by @pewresearch.org asked parents a series of questions beginning, “How often do you find being a parent to be…” followed by adjectives, such as: enjoyable, stressful, and tiring.
Read the analysis below.
A survey by @pewresearch.org asked parents a series of questions beginning, “How often do you find being a parent to be…” followed by adjectives, such as: enjoyable, stressful, and tiring.
Read the analysis below.
Parenting Isn’t Easy—But Faith Might Help a Little
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Parenting Isn’t Easy—But Faith Might Help a Little ; Date: 2025-09-23
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September 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New #AheadOfTheTrend on the ARDA: Parenting Isn’t Easy—But Faith Might Help a Little
A survey by @pewresearch.org asked parents a series of questions beginning, “How often do you find being a parent to be…” followed by adjectives, such as: enjoyable, stressful, and tiring.
Read the analysis below.
A survey by @pewresearch.org asked parents a series of questions beginning, “How often do you find being a parent to be…” followed by adjectives, such as: enjoyable, stressful, and tiring.
Read the analysis below.
Ponder the visualizations from our latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend: The Many Jobs of a Religious Leader
To what degree are American clergy bi-vocational? What factors determine additional roles: age, salary, role?
Make sure to read the full analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
To what degree are American clergy bi-vocational? What factors determine additional roles: age, salary, role?
Make sure to read the full analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
September 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Ponder the visualizations from our latest installment of #AheadOfTheTrend: The Many Jobs of a Religious Leader
To what degree are American clergy bi-vocational? What factors determine additional roles: age, salary, role?
Make sure to read the full analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
To what degree are American clergy bi-vocational? What factors determine additional roles: age, salary, role?
Make sure to read the full analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
New #AheadOfTheTrend on the ARDA: The Many Jobs of a Religious Leader
The National Survey of Religious Leaders helps show how clergy entered ministry and how they manage the financial aspects of being a pastor. The findings show most ministers hold secondary employment and work >40 hours/week.
The National Survey of Religious Leaders helps show how clergy entered ministry and how they manage the financial aspects of being a pastor. The findings show most ministers hold secondary employment and work >40 hours/week.
The Many Jobs of a Religious Leader
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: The Many Jobs of a Religious Leader ; Date: 2025-08-21
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August 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New #AheadOfTheTrend on the ARDA: The Many Jobs of a Religious Leader
The National Survey of Religious Leaders helps show how clergy entered ministry and how they manage the financial aspects of being a pastor. The findings show most ministers hold secondary employment and work >40 hours/week.
The National Survey of Religious Leaders helps show how clergy entered ministry and how they manage the financial aspects of being a pastor. The findings show most ministers hold secondary employment and work >40 hours/week.
I wanted to bring the sparkle today, I really did… but the best I could do was this bracelet & a vow to start going to bed early 🫣✨ Thanks for still being here for the cozy version of me. #NoLoveToSay #NoLoveTrend #NickiMinajSound #AheadOfTheTrend #Trendsetter #FYP #CozyVibes #SparkleFriday
August 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I wanted to bring the sparkle today, I really did… but the best I could do was this bracelet & a vow to start going to bed early 🫣✨ Thanks for still being here for the cozy version of me. #NoLoveToSay #NoLoveTrend #NickiMinajSound #AheadOfTheTrend #Trendsetter #FYP #CozyVibes #SparkleFriday
New #AheadOfTheTrend — Higher Education on Trial: Religion, Politics, and Public Doubt
What role does religion play in this changing perception of higher education in the United States? When breaking down data on college sentiment by religious tradition, there was some significant variation.
What role does religion play in this changing perception of higher education in the United States? When breaking down data on college sentiment by religious tradition, there was some significant variation.
Higher Education on Trial: Religion, Politics, and Public Doubt
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Higher Education on Trial: Religion, Politics, and Public Doubt ; Date: 2025-07-24
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July 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
New #AheadOfTheTrend — Higher Education on Trial: Religion, Politics, and Public Doubt
What role does religion play in this changing perception of higher education in the United States? When breaking down data on college sentiment by religious tradition, there was some significant variation.
What role does religion play in this changing perception of higher education in the United States? When breaking down data on college sentiment by religious tradition, there was some significant variation.
New #AheadOfTheTrend — Faith Meets the Future: Religion and the Gene Editing Divide
In 2021, @pewresearch.org fielded a survey that included questions about gene editing practices and implications. There’s a lot to learn about what factors shape people’s views and how much religion contributes.
In 2021, @pewresearch.org fielded a survey that included questions about gene editing practices and implications. There’s a lot to learn about what factors shape people’s views and how much religion contributes.
Faith Meets the Future: Religion and the Gene Editing Divide
Ahead of the Trend Article - Title: Faith Meets the Future: Religion and the Gene Editing Divide ; Date: 2025-07-10
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July 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
New #AheadOfTheTrend — Faith Meets the Future: Religion and the Gene Editing Divide
In 2021, @pewresearch.org fielded a survey that included questions about gene editing practices and implications. There’s a lot to learn about what factors shape people’s views and how much religion contributes.
In 2021, @pewresearch.org fielded a survey that included questions about gene editing practices and implications. There’s a lot to learn about what factors shape people’s views and how much religion contributes.
More from #AheadOfTheTrend:
It’s easy to view Catholic traditionalists as falling in line with our modern conception of politics, being against abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration. But the data tells a much more complicated story.
Read the analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
It’s easy to view Catholic traditionalists as falling in line with our modern conception of politics, being against abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration. But the data tells a much more complicated story.
Read the analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
July 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
More from #AheadOfTheTrend:
It’s easy to view Catholic traditionalists as falling in line with our modern conception of politics, being against abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration. But the data tells a much more complicated story.
Read the analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....
It’s easy to view Catholic traditionalists as falling in line with our modern conception of politics, being against abortion, same-sex marriage, and immigration. But the data tells a much more complicated story.
Read the analysis at www.thearda.com/categories/a....